Goldfish - Invasive Species Centre
Goldfish, when released into the wild, are an invasive species in North America. Native to eastern Asia including China, Hong Kong, Japan and the Republic of Korea, goldfish threaten …
Though Cute as Pets, Goldfish Are Highly Invasive Once in the Wild
2022年5月31日 · Goldfish outcompeted white cloud minnows in these three areas, the Guardian reports. The goldfish was domesticated more than 1000 years ago and is invasive globally, …
Releasing pet goldfish into the wild has serious consequences
2023年12月12日 · Common goldfish (Carassius auratus) released into lakes, rivers, and ponds by pet owners have been wreaking havoc for decades and scientists are trying to follow the fish …
Once They Were Pets. Now Giant Goldfish Are Menacing the …
2023年12月8日 · Released into the wild, the humble goldfish can grow to a monstrous size and destroy habitats for native species. Canadian researchers are tracking the fish, so that they …
No silver lining: Invasive goldfish in the Great Lakes
2023年2月16日 · Seeing an orange-colored goldfish in your local lake is actually a sign of bad luck for native fish and plants. This 14-inch goldfish was removed from the Niagara River by …
Released Goldfish Grow to Monstrous Size, Destroy Habitat
2024年1月16日 · Over the past several years, Ms. Boston and her colleagues have been tracking invasive goldfish in Hamilton Harbour, which is on the western tip of Lake Ontario, about 35 …
In the Wild, Goldfish Turn From Pet to Pest - The New York Times
2016年9月22日 · Two decades ago, someone dropped a handful of unwanted pet goldfish into a creek in southwestern Australia. Those goldfish grew, swam downstream, mucked up waters …
Native to eastern Asia, the Goldfish has been reported invasive in the United States by every state except for Alaska. It is established in all the Great Lakes. In Pennsylvania, the Goldfish …
Supersized Goldfish Could Become Superinvaders
2022年3月23日 · But goldfish have evolved a special metabolic system that can sometimes enable them to survive up to five months without oxygen. One of the stormwater ponds …
Invasive Species Fact Sheet - Goldfish The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources classifies goldfish as a regulated invasive species, meaning it is legal to possess, buy, and sell …